Industrial Electrician - (WWS Ops Division)

Broward County, Florida; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Broward County Public Works Department is seeking an Industrial Electrician - Water/Wastewater to perform advanced journey level electrical work on live circuits in county facilities and industrial equipment.

You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain high-voltage systems up to 4160 volts, interpret schematics, ensure PPE compliance, and coordinate with staff. Requires four years of industrial electrical experience, including 4160-volt work. A valid Florida driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Requires four (4) years' experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Includes at least one (1) year working with 4160 volts in an industrial environment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License class E or higher.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical components of high voltage industrial equipment.
• Troubleshoots high voltage apparatus including motors, pumps, and control panels.
• Performs maintenance on live circuits (3-phase 480V; 4160V switchgear).
• Interprets drawings/schematics for electrical control circuits; ensures PPE compliance.
• Obtains materials and coordinates time, cost, and staffing for projects.
• Interacts with staff and the public to resolve service needs.

Skills

Industrial electrical work

Live circuits

High voltage 4160V

Troubleshooting electrical equipment

Job description

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates for the following exciting opportunity: INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN - WATER/WASTEWATER

All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting. Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all employees (depending on area of assignment) must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) in order to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Ability to obtain and maintain Airfield driving privileges for movement and non-movement areas.

General Description

Performs a variety of advanced journey level electrician work in maintaining County facilities and industrial equipment. This classification is distinguished from the Electrician classification due to the regular operation on live circuits with higher levels of voltage (i.e. 4160). Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Job Summary

The primary function of the Industrial Electrician is working on live-circuits from low voltage to high voltage on a daily basis. This position requires \"hands-on\" industrial electrical experience. Duties include, but are not limited to: installing/troubleshooting issues for electrical motors, pumps, panels, disconnects, generators, variable frequency drives, soft starts and programmable logic controllers; troubleshooting three-phase electrical panels with the following voltages: 115 volts, 230 volts, 480 volts, and 4160 volts switchgear; isolating switchgear including: breakers, transformers, transfer switches, generators, and control panels; exercising independent judgment concerning equipment in service, during standby duty or off-duty hours. Requires the following abilities, including but not limited to: isolating and/or switching power to electrical load centers from one center to the next; interpreting drawings and schematics for troubleshooting electrical control circuits - live and isolated; identifying electrical hazards; exercising proper knowledge of PPE and utilizing such as required; performing a variety of electrical maintenance tasks concerning Plant equipment and its related auxiliaries, such as: variable frequency drives, soft starts, and programmable logic controllers; interacting with management, staff, and the public to identify and resolve service needs; determining the amount of materials, supplies, equipment, and time that are needed to complete assigned work.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires four (4) years' experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance or closely related field; including one (1) year experience working with 4160 volts in an industrial environment.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License class E or higher, for duration of appointment.

All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting. Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all employees (depending on area of assignment) must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) in order to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Ability to obtain and maintain Airfield driving privileges for movement and non-movement areas.

Preferences

• Vocational/Technical or Associates Degree in the electrical work.


• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in related field.


• Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I Certification.


• Vendor Certification in VFD Installation, commissioning, and/or programming experience.


• Certification in the following areas: SCADA/Allen Bradley PLC and I/O Construction commissioning and/or programming experience; Calibrating, installing, commissioning, and/or programming differential pressure and magnetic flow meters/pressure and sonic-level transmitters; Analytical instrumentation installation and maintenance.


• Broward County Master Electrician Certification above Journeyman Electrician.


• At least two (2) years of experience working in a water and wastewater operations environment.

SCOPE OF WORK

Duties and Responsibilities

Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical components of high voltage industrial equipment.

Installs and troubleshoots high voltage electrical apparatus that may include motors, breakers pumps, control panels, disconnect switches, generators, variable frequency drives, soft starts, programmable logic controllers and motors up to 1000 HP.

Performs daily work and maintenance on live circuits with 3-phase 480 volts as a standard; includes working on 230 volts and 115 volts.

Quality tests, inspects and switches 4160-volt switchgear.

Installs branch circuits, lighting fixtures, sound systems, generators, motors and transformers; repairs relays, switches, control boxes and equipment such as fans, copying machines, switchboards, hand tools and communication equipment; replaces defective ballasts, circuit breakers, control transformers, receptacles and fuses; may supervise helpers assigned to various jobs.

Troubleshoots a variety of electrical equipment/system problems in order to identify the nature and extent of the maintenance/repair problem, identifies the type of repair/preventive measure needed, identify potential safety issues, etc.

Obtains materials, supplies, and equipment needed to complete assigned electrical project/work order in order to ensure materials needed to complete the assigned work order/project correctly and in a timely manner are available.

Estimates/determines materials, supplies, equipment, and time needed to complete assigned electrical work and orders/projects in order to facilitate scheduling, identify approximate costs and staffing needs, identify type/amount of materials needed, and/or ensure materials, supplies, and equipment needed are available.

Performs a variety of routine electrical maintenance/repairs in order to maintain facility/equipment in operating condition, ensure safe work environment, and/or ensure electrical service is not interrupted.

Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on a variety of electrical equipment/services in order to identify potential problems, minimize need for emergency repairs, and/or maximize the useful life of the equipment.

Interacts with the public and/or other staff in order to answer questions or identify their service needs.

Performs related work as assigned.

Competencies

• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.


• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.


• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time